PrudenceAnton Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Here's the playing field, as the referee tosses the coin into the air. I approve. 10 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raevyn Addams Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 It was inevitable. And in an odd way, as I just finished saying elsewhere, I actually feel like I can breathe a sigh of relief now - to a degree. I know this won't solve ALL the problems being spoken of (loudly and often) in the rest of the sub forum, but I do hope those who have been so vehemently against the Auto Refresh tool can now exhale in relief a little too. As I said before, I'm cautiously optimistic. But I guess we shall see! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teager Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Am I the only one who keeps seeing this message, despite having set my refresh to 1 minute as requested? I even tried waiting 10 minutes and starting fresh, in case it was somehow rolling over refresh count from the previous 10 minute period, but I continue to see this page after a refresh or two 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayden Oconnell Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Yes, same here. I just logged in to the inventory page, and got the message right away. And it won't take me back to the page, even though I click that line. I didn't attempt 10 refreshes, and will follow the directions, but something is wrong here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfie Reanimator Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Good. Now if only they would implement the same feature to teleporting into the same sim repeatedly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionalein Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 You might be using a proxy or a shared IP by your ISP with someone who constantly refreshes ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teager Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I very much hope they're not doing this by IP address. Tracking by account would be far more reliable 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMe Jewell Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, Teager said: Am I the only one who keeps seeing this message, despite having set my refresh to 1 minute as requested? I even tried waiting 10 minutes and starting fresh, in case it was somehow rolling over refresh count from the previous 10 minute period, but I continue to see this page after a refresh or two 12 minutes ago, Kayden Oconnell said: Yes, same here. I just logged in to the inventory page, and got the message right away. And it won't take me back to the page, even though I click that line. I didn't attempt 10 refreshes, and will follow the directions, but something is wrong here. Close the page and reopen maybe. I did my 10 manual refreshes a bit earlier, closed the page and just now went back. I can do multiple refreshes again. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raevyn Addams Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Just now, LittleMe Jewell said: Close the page and reopen maybe. I did my 10 manual refreshes a bit earlier, closed the page and just now went back. I can do multiple refreshes again. This is exactly what I did and it worked for me (whether that helps or not I don't know, just throwing my opinion on the pile). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teager Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, LittleMe Jewell said: Close the page and reopen maybe. I did my 10 manual refreshes a bit earlier, closed the page and just now went back. I can do multiple refreshes again. I didn't have problems getting back to the page, as Kayden did. I can get back just fine by clicking the link provided, but seem to be reaching the limit again about 2-3 refreshes in, at 1 minute per. This time I tried waiting over a minute after reopening the page before starting the refresher (though if that was the problem, it should have only kicked in at the 9th refresh, but hey, bug testing!) The next time I hit it I'll try closing the page entirely and see if that makes a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMe Jewell Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, Teager said: I very much hope they're not doing this by IP address. Tracking by account would be far more reliable I just confirmed it is by account, not IP. I let Lil use up her 10 tries in 10 min - in Chrome. Then I started IE and logged in another Premium and she was able to do another 10 refreshes. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raevyn Addams Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Teager said: I didn't have problems getting back to the page, as Kayden did. I can get back just fine by clicking the link provided, but seem to be reaching the limit again about 2-3 refreshes in, at 1 minute per. This time I tried waiting over a minute after reopening the page before starting the refresher (though if that was the problem, it should have only kicked in at the 9th refresh, but hey, bug testing!) The next time I hit it I'll try closing the page entirely and see if that makes a difference I logged out and logged back in. Didn't need to close the page entirely. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Portal Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I also tested, and set my rate at 62 seconds because 60 seconds errored out. Even under the limit it gave me the error page after 3 refreshes. I then closed the window, reopened it and started over from the Dashboard and got the same error page immediately. Maybe Teager's right and they're playing with it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsah Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Wow - I did the same - set my refresh to 1 minute and still got this message: Refresh Limit Reached Due to the popularity of the Bellisseria continent with the Traditional and Houseboat options, we have implemented a refresh limit on the home selection page to help reduce server load. If running a browser plug-in or using a feature built into your browser, please set your refresh configuration to the following: 10 Page loads per 10 Minute period Which means that you can exhaust those 10 page loads in the first minute, but will have to wait an additional 9 minutes before you can see the inventory page again. Return to Land Selection What the??? I get to about 3-4 refreshes then it blocks me out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMe Jewell Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 It is totally possible that the web developers are tweaking all of this to make sure their servers don't fry as multiple people try to figure out either how to get around the restriction or how to go right up to the line with the limit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy Nightingale Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I'm having similar issues. Tried with Chrome and then Firefox. No matter how I tweak the refresh timer I'm running to the timegate page. I'd appreciate some clear recommendations from LL on addon/browser choice that is most compatible with the new restriction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMe Jewell Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Masha Eilde said: I'm having similar issues. Tried with Chrome and then Firefox. No matter how I tweak the refresh timer I'm running to the timegate page. I'd appreciate some clear recommendations from LL on addon/browser choice that is most compatible with the new restriction. I'm pretty sure that LL would prefer that nobody use an auto-refresher. There just isn't any way of knowing if any given page request is via a manual refresh or an automated one. Set it to refresh every 3-5 minutes. Edited July 11, 2019 by LittleMe Jewell 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy Nightingale Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Just now, LittleMe Jewell said: I'm pretty sure that LL would prefer that nobody use an auto-refresher. There just isn't any way of knowing if any given page request is via a manual refresh or an automated one. Unfortunately, an autorefresher is the only feasible option for me. Like many of us, I work and can only really check on my days off (I'm an RN), in between RL things. I understand the need to manage the server load. I just want consistent direction on how to make the autorefresher work within the parameters set by LL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilia Avindar Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) I've had Auto Refresh set to various lengths, so that I would not keep hitting the ban, but even at the 1 minute between Auto Refresh, as well as at other intervals (69 seconds; 86 seconds) I get a notice that i've gotten a hit on Bellisseria and so i immediately click to the page and see both a little blue "click to claim" notice box from auto refresh, set against a Land page notice that i've exceeded the clicks allowed in ten minutes...this has happened 4 times in an hour. I closed all windows to exclude the possibility of a hidden tab, and it happened just now. Something is going wrong for me. I am uninstalling the auto refresher completely, resetting my computer, and giving up for awhile. I will come back with my alt on my old laptop and try manually. After the fourth time in an hour, it feels like the announcement itself that I have a hit on "Bellisseria" is actually triggering the ban page. Is this possible? Meanwhile, how to remove Auto Refresh: Google Chrome: Click the menu icon "≡" at the top right of the browser window, choose More tools and choose Extensions to open the Extensions. Uncheck Enabled to disable an extension or lick the trash can icon next to the extension you want to delete. Click the Disable link under the plugin you want to disable. Edited July 11, 2019 by emilia Avindar clarity of relationship between auto refresh and ban; how to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilia Avindar Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 2 hours ago, emilia Avindar said: Google Chrome: Click the menu icon "≡" at the top right of the browser window, choose More tools and choose Extensions to open the Extensions. Uncheck Enabled to disable an extension or lick the trash can icon next to the extension you want to delete. Click the Disable link under the plugin you want to disable. This was copied directly from Google result for "how to uninstall extensions" so that typo is not mine! I would never advise to "lick the trash icon" but there it was in the special box! 🤣 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic India Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) Why can't we all just follow instructions and be calm.... i'm sure this will all be worth the wait. What is this land that looks like Bellisseria? Do i see a Waffle house .... zoom in real close. This land is wayyyy north on the map. NE slightly. Took this pic weeks ago and i even see a little ... hmmm lockness monster? These guys are working there as..ses off! Edited July 11, 2019 by Mystic India 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mae Omizu Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 2 hours ago, emilia Avindar said: After the fourth time in an hour, it feels like the announcement itself that I have a hit on "Bellisseria" is actually triggering the ban page. Is this possible? I dont think so? Not for me at least... I have my auto refresh going at 120 seconds, have not hit the 10 refresh limit or gotten banned from refreshing, and when I do get an alert about a house in Belli I am able to click on it, hit next, but still not fast enough to snatch it because I get the "OOh, it sold out" page. So clearly someone out there is faster than my old lady fingers. Haha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMe Jewell Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Mystic India said: Why can't we all just follow instructions and be calm.... i'm sure this will all be worth the wait. What is this land that looks like Bellisseria? Do i see a Waffle house .... zoom in real close. This land is wayyyy north on the map. NE slightly. Took this pic weeks ago and i even see a little ... hmmm lockness monster? That is the work area -- the SSP regions. All of the work for the initial roll-out was done in the SSP regions (starting last summer) and then the regions were copied over to Bellisseria. They still use the area for 'new theme' work - so that we don't know what it all looks like until they release it.f Personally, I think they are also now doing some of their work in other secret areas. We know that they are working on Campers & Trailers, yet we can't really see much evidence of that on the SSP regions. Edited July 11, 2019 by LittleMe Jewell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic India Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Ahh well it defiantly shows they are working very hard and it all looks so beautiful! I appreciate the work and can hardly wait for my own spot. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raevyn Addams Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Well, it's definitely slowed things down some! No... a LOT! In the interest of "science", I tested a few theories... * Manually refresh the page once every minute: got 9 tries before it says limit reached. * Use Auto Refresh at 1 minute intervals: get about 6 tries before it says limit reached. * Log out, log back in again, clock appears to "reset" and I can manually click again. Rinse and repeat above. * Even after waiting 10 minutes I'm still getting similar responses to the numbers above. Appears to lack consistency? * It does seem as if I get more tries when clicking manually, but this could just be coincidence. * Not sure if the Auto Refresh alert triggers the limit page by finding a house, or alerts because the page has been triggered. (Either way; false hope, dammit! 😂). * Haven't seen a single house at all since the restriction were implemented. Either people are holding onto them for dear life or they are being caught at a steady rate now instead of at a break-neck speed. * Also the instances of having to manually select Bellisseria from the drop down menu instead of see it first/at the top have increased. Still happened previously when using Auto Refresh like a bat out of hell (prior to the restrictions) but now appears more frequent, at least to me. Who knows? Anyway, there's some random, useless information for you. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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